Caramelized Garlic Shrimp (Tom Rim Man) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 lb raw medium shrimp, unpeeled but cleaned
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
4 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
5 sprigs cilantro, cut into 2 inch lengths

Preparation

Heat the oil in a skillet over moderate heat. Add the shrimp and sugar and stir for 1 minute. Add the garlic and shallot, stir 1 minute, and add the water, fish sauce and salt.
Reduce the heat and cook until the shrimp are done and the pan is almost dry, about 1 minute or so. Transfer to a plate, garnish with the cilantro and serve immediately.